Missions and responsibilities of the People's Public Security Forces

1. The People's Public Security Forces of Vietnam arepart of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces, playing a core rolein the cause of protecting national security and ensuring social order and safety of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The People's Public Security Forces of Vietnam have two main branches namely the People’s Security Force and People’s Police Force.

2. The People’s Public Security is responsible for advising the Party and State on issues related to national security and social order and safety; exercising unified management of the protection of national security and social order and safety; defeating schemes and activities of hostile forces, and fighting crimes and violations of the laws on national security, social order and safety.